Our plan

With over $5,000 in donations, and more to come, we hope to assemble free bookbags for kids, including pencils, folders, binders, crayons, markers, and many other school supplies necessary for academic success in and out of the classroom.

Our Mission

Our mission is to brighten the lives of underprivileged children in our community. We believe that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. That's why we are driven by a simple but powerful idea: to create positive change through the spirit of compassion and the determination of young hearts.

We are a nonprofit organization made by kids for kids. Our dedicated team of young volunteers, alongside caring adults, work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We understand firsthand the challenges that children facing adversity encounter on a daily basis, and we believe that through our collective efforts, we can ignite hope and inspire dreams.

250 WORDS FOR $250

250 WORDS FOR $250

A scholarship for high-school seniors with no SAT or GPA requirements! The only metric we use is your character and lived experience, which we will learn from you in 250 words. One applicant will be granted $250 based on their short essay. For more info, or to apply, see the buttons below.

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